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tdd-workflow

Enforce a RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle with gate hooks and evidence tracking for TDD tasks.

4|Updated Jan 8, 2026
Search Tags:#tdd#test-driven development#evidence-tracking#verifier-guided#scoped-tests#gate-hooks
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mnthe/hardworker-marketplace --skill tdd-workflow-mnthe
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Skill: tdd-workflow
Source: https://github.com/mnthe/hardworker-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/ultrawork/skills/tdd-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mnthe/hardworker-marketplace --skill tdd-workflow-mnthe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces a strict Test-Driven Development workflow for ultrawork tasks by ensuring tests are written before code, mandating a RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle, and capturing verifiable evidence to support task completion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces RED-GREEN-REFACTOR lifecycle with gate hooks to prevent out-of-order work.
  • Supports task-scoped testing via dedicated test_scope guidance and scoped execution.
  • Integrates with the ultrawork evidence flow to document test creation, failures, minimal implementations, and refactors.
  • Provides concrete guidance for handling tests and implementation steps within TDD tasks, ensuring traceability and repeatability.

Quick Start

  • Mark a task as approach: "tdd" to activate the TDD workflow.
  • Create a failing test first (RED), then implement the minimal code to pass (GREEN), and optionally refactor (REFACTOR).
  • Record evidence at each step (test creation, test failure, implementation, pass status, and any refactoring) to maintain the TDD Evidence Chain.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdd-workflow

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce a strict RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for test-driven development tasks?▼

Test-driven development rigor is enforced using gate hooks that prevent out-of-order work, ensuring you write failing tests first, implement minimal code to pass, and then refactor while preserving tests.

What is evidence tracking in a TDD workflow and why do I need it?▼

Evidence tracking in a TDD workflow captures verifiable proof of test creation, failures, minimal implementations, and refactors to document task completion and ensure full traceability across the development lifecycle.

How do I activate TDD task scoping and scoped test execution?▼

TDD task scoping activates by marking tasks with approach 'tdd' in ultrawork workflows, which triggers dedicated test_scope guidance and scoped execution commands to isolate and run specific tests.

Can I integrate test-driven development tasks with my existing ultrawork evidence flow?▼

Yes, test-driven development tasks integrate directly with the ultrawork evidence flow to document test creation, failures, pass statuses, and refactoring steps, maintaining a verifiable TDD Evidence Chain.

When should I use gate hooks for test-driven development instead of standard testing?▼

Gate hooks for test-driven development should be used when you need strict enforcement of the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR sequence to prevent skipping steps, whereas standard testing allows more flexible, less traceable workflows.

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